Addressing Driver Shortages: Upskilling as a route to UK supply chain stability
The UK’s driver shortage continues to place a significant strain on the logistics sector, reflecting a global challenge that is driving up costs and constraining growth. In the US, freight operators are losing an estimated $95.5 million every week due to unfilled driving roles, while in Europe the International Road Transport Union (IRU) also highlights the scale of the […]
Learn from expert speakers at June’s Fleet Summit
The Fleet Summit is taking place in June, with top speakers such as Charlotte LeMaire, Founder & Partner at LMP Legal, sharing their experience and knowledge! 1st & 2nd June 2026 The Manchester Deansgate Hotel Free attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited) “Regulatory Compliance and Driver Responsibilities After a Collision” Charlotte examines how post-collision questioning, stricter sentencing, and dual investigations expose operators […]
Daikin Rental Solutions grows UK fleet with integrated multi-technology investment
Daikin Rental Solutions has invested significantly in its UK hire fleet, adding high-capacity cooling systems, heat pump technology, process cooling equipment and purpose-built air handling units to its portfolio. The expansion is designed to meet rising demand for temporary HVAC solutions, combining operational flexibility with long-term sustainability credentials, via a fully managed, multi-technology approach. Rental models […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Rightcharge – Fleet EV charging payments, sorted
Rightcharge simplifies fleet EV charging payments by bringing home and public charging into one HMRC-compliant bill. No more receipts, no more admin headaches. At home, drivers are reimbursed automatically with payments sent directly to their energy bills. Each session is matched to the correct work vehicle, with chargers, vehicles and tariffs all connected to guarantee […]
May 2026 is Software Month on Fleet Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in May we’ll be focusing on Software solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Fleet […]
Fleet operators urged to adopt routing technology as HGV driver shortage looms
Fleet and logistics leaders are being urged to accelerate investment in routing and scheduling technology as concerns grow over a renewed shortage of HGV drivers in the UK. A recent industry warning from Insite highlights the risk of a widening skills gap following the loss of driver training funding, raising fresh pressure on operators already […]
RISK MANAGEMENT MONTH: Balancing safety, compliance and operational pressure across multi-risk fleets
Risk management is becoming increasingly complex. No longer confined to driver safety alone, today’s fleets must navigate a broad spectrum of interconnected risks, from compliance and vehicle condition to cost pressures and reputational exposure. The challenge for leaders attending the Fleet Summit is not just managing individual risks, but balancing them within a unified, operationally […]
Total control for modern fleets
The rental landscape is changing fast. Rising costs, tighter compliance demands and growing fleet complexity mean businesses need more than a supplier — they need a strategic partner and a platform built for what’s next. Nexus is the UK’s leading vehicle and plant hire platform, trusted by thousands of businesses to manage even their most […]